movies

You’ll Go Dutch for the Colorful Costume Drama “Tulip Fever”

It was one of history’s great economic bubbles: a period in 17th century Holland when a single tulip bulb could…

7 years ago

A Brooklyn Bad Boy Wants It Both Ways in “Beach Rats”

Frankie (pictured, center) is noticeably smart and obviously handsome, but he’s aimless: his main occupation seems to be kicking around…

7 years ago

Kumail Nanjiani Stars in The Big Sick

Silicon valley cut-up Kumail Nanjiani steps center stage in his latest project, a feature film adaptation of his own true-life…

7 years ago

Is Tommy’s Honour Par for the Course in Golf Films?

With no disrespect intended, I think it’s fair to say that golf is often quite boring to watch. Films about…

7 years ago

There Are No Small Parts, No Small Actors in “Colossal”

Some indie films rely on big ideas, and the one behind this film is as big as its title might…

7 years ago

Women on the Verge: Classic Almodovar

The films of Pedro Almodovar tend toward either drama or camp — though even the dramatic ones possess a kiss…

7 years ago

It's Blood on the Tracks for The Girl on the Train

When relationships dissolve, there is often friction between perspectives: Which partner crossed the line? (more…)

7 years ago

Growing up Gay on Miami’s Mean Streets in Moonlight

Executive produced by Brad Pitt, Moonlight is a film of exceptional quality from writer and director Barry Jenkins. it’s both…

7 years ago

Bening Right on Time in 20th Century Women

Annete Bening plays Dorothea, the single mother of teenage son Jamie and the central figure of an unusual household in…

7 years ago

Kate Winslet Stirs Oscar Buzz with The Dressmaker

Kate Winslet stars as the titular Dressmaker in this bawdy Australian tale about rediscovering one’s past and then burning it…

8 years ago

Summertime Is For Lovers of Lesbian Fare

Summertime (La Belle Saison) is a story of lesbian love, familial duty, and the difficulty in unifying the disparate parts…

8 years ago

Is Captain Fantastic Oscar Worthy? Many Critics Say Yes

Ben is a father raising six exceptional children in the forest — lovingly drilling them in survival skills, athletics, philosophy,…

8 years ago